Start Your Business
You’ve got a great idea for a business. Now it’s time to take the next step in the world’s best place to grow your idea and realize your dream. As you can see from our Featured Sites, there are lots of sites and spaces to grow.
A state of innovation.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, California is the nation’s #1 state to start a business: 4.2 million small businesses are flourishing here. Equally important, the state boasts the nation’s lowest first-year failure rate and is the #1 state for access to venture capital.
That success is not surprising in the world’s 4th largest economy, particularly in a state that strengthens small business with a flow of opportunity and an abundance of relevant resources. And in Loma Linda, all of California’s advantages are amplified by our lower costs, higher quality of life and welcoming business community.
Make the first step.
As you strategize your start, tap into the wealth of state and local expertise and resources that lay the groundwork for success:
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California Office of Small Business: At the click of a button this online portal puts you in the know with key facts about California small business, including a step-by-step guide for startup.
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Inland Empire Small Business Development Center at CSU-San Bernardino: For entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs, the SBDC is a valuable resource for no-cost professional advice, low-cost training and other critical services, delivered both in-person and online. Learn about areas such as QuickBooks or the ins and outs of contract procurement at the state and federal level. Especially pivotal is the Center’s expertise in creating bank-ready packages for lenders including guidance as to the more than half-dozen available funding mechanisms.
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Entrepreneurial Resource Center (ERC): This easily accessible hub empowers small business with a range of services to address needs for every stage of development, pre- and post-startup, from counseling and workshops to funding and grant support to permitting and more.
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Entrepreneurship Courses and Degrees: Take the academic route to entrepreneurial success through coursework and degrees at the Randall W. Lewis School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at CSU-San Bernardino.
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BizHUUB San Bernardino: This one-stop online portal optimizes small business performance with free and no-cost training and funding resources, including free live and on-demand education. Learn more about funding opportunities and other business essentials online or book an appointment for expert face-to-face consultation.
Let’s get together.
The Loma Linda economic development team is ready with a range of services including market intelligence, business plan development, access to funding resources, location identification, permitting and networking. Build your brand with assistance in digital marketing, community outreach, public relations and media coverage and more.
One of your best networking assets is also the Loma Linda Chamber of Commerce, which connects local businesses of all sizes across sectors through regular meetings and events. Together, the Chamber and Loma Linda team can give your fledgling enterprise a boost to get off the ground, publicizing your success at every stage.